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Cheap Flights from Chicago to New Delhi (CHI-DEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Chicago to New Delhi that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Chicago to New Delhi

Wed, 14 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:35 - 21:35ORD-DEL
43h 30m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:45 - 12:55DEL-ORD
25h 40m1 stop
₹ 63,327Cathay Pacific
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Sun, 8 Mar - Sun, 12 Apr
SWISS Logo
19:50 - 00:15ORD-DEL
17h 55m1 stop
SWISS Logo
01:05 - 15:55DEL-ORD
25h 20m1 stop
₹ 63,416SWISS
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Sun, 29 Mar - Thu, 2 Apr
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 - 04:50ORD-DEL
30h 55m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:30 - 18:15DEL-ORD
22h 15m1 stop
₹ 63,504Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 2 Apr - Sat, 11 Apr
Air India Logo
12:00 - 12:55ORD-DEL
14h 25mdirect
Air India Logo
02:40 - 07:25DEL-ORD
15h 15mdirect
₹ 63,593Air India
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Mon, 29 Dec - Sat, 17 Jan
Delta Logo
13:35 - 04:15ORD-DEL
27h 10m2 stops
Delta Logo
05:00 - 20:53DEL-ORD
27h 23m2 stops
₹ 63,682Delta
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Fri, 16 Jan - Sat, 14 Feb
Air India Logo
13:30 - 16:50ORD-DEL
15h 50mdirect
Air India Logo
02:15 - 11:30DEL-ORD
20h 45m1 stop
₹ 63,770Air India
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Fri, 6 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 07:30ORD-DEL
30h 50m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:20 - 08:35DEL-ORD
26h 45m1 stop
₹ 63,859Etihad Airways
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Sun, 8 Mar - Thu, 9 Apr
Etihad Airways Logo
14:10 - 19:20ORD-DEL
18h 40m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
04:50 - 08:45DEL-ORD
38h 25m1 stop
₹ 63,947Etihad Airways
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Fri, 16 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
Delta Logo
16:25 - 01:10ORD-DEL
21h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
05:00 - 21:04DEL-ORD
27h 34m2 stops
₹ 64,124Delta
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Sun, 8 Mar - Sat, 18 Apr
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:20 - 04:40ORD-DEL
20h 50m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:30 - 09:40DEL-ORD
37h 40m1 stop
₹ 64,390Turkish Airlines
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Cathay Pacific
Cheapest • from ₹ 63,327 (return)
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Best reviews • 7.5 score
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September
Cheapest • 26% price drop
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Direct flights
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There are direct flights from Chicago to New Delhi 4 days a week: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun.
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Cheapest return fare
₹ 63,327
Overall average: ₹ 80,421
Cathay Pacific
Wed 14/1Mon 26/1
ORD - DEL • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
₹ 63,327
Typical prices: ₹ 63,283-₹ 75,904
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to New Delhi flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to New Delhi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Chicago to New Delhi?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to New Delhi departing in January.

What is the cheapest Chicago to New Delhi flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to New Delhi costs ₹ 59,775 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and New Delhi (DEL). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to New Delhi?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to New Delhi clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Chicago to New Delhi, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to New Delhi?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to New Delhi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to New Delhi is September, where tickets cost ₹ 62,530 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 136,929 and ₹ 98,489 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Chicago to New Delhi?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at ₹ 77,808 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to New Delhi?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to New Delhi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to New Delhi, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight₹ 33,036
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (61% more expensive on average)
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to New Delhi

When to book flights from Chicago to New Delhi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to New Delhi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to New Delhi

  • Need facilities for children?

    When you are traveling with children, consider using O'Hare International Airport. The airport has a functioning family lounge which gives children ample time to play. Additionally, the airport provides the mother rooms for the nursing mothers. The rooms provide both comfort and privacy for breastfeeding mothers.

  • What is the quick way to get from Indira Gandhi airport to the city center?

    The quickest way is by the use of the metro services available at the airport. The metro services will cost you between 40-60 INR (0.5-1 USD) for the journey from DEL airport to the city center. Alternatively, you can use the taxis which are slightly more expensive than the metro but take a shorter duration to the city center.

  • Does O'Hare Airport provide parking spaces?

    ORD airport has sufficient parking space. Through the online parking systems, the airport reserves parking space for travelers upon payment. The cost of parking is usually around $13-$18 per day. The airport also provides additional services such as car care services and heated indoor parking, which is ideal in winter conditions.

  • Is it possible to fly from Midway International Airport directly to New Delhi?

    Several airlines offer nonstop flights from the Midway International Airport to DEL airport in India. However, others have one or two stopping points on the way to DEL airport. Airlines that provide their services along this route include Delta, United Airlines, and KLM.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to New Delhi?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to New Delhi was ₹ 33,036 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 63,327 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to New Delhi?

    When flying out of Chicago you will be using one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be landing at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to New Delhi?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to New Delhi flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to New Delhi?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to New Delhi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to New Delhi?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and New Delhi, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to New Delhi?

    You can catch a direct flight from Chicago to New Delhi on on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to New Delhi, SWISS or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to New Delhi are SWISS and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of ₹ 95,385 and an overall rating of 7.5, SWISS is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 161,927 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to New Delhi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to New Delhi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to New Delhi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Delhi from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to New Delhi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New Delhi with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to New Delhi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Delhi from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to New Delhi

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for ₹ 53,909 or less one-way and ₹ 83,337 or less round-trip.
  • When you choose to fly from O’Hare Intl (ORD) airport in the United States to Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) airport in India, there are several options that you can weigh depending on your schedule. In this case, you can choose a nonstop flight or stop at some point, depending on your schedule. Several airlines such as Air India, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines provide these options when you seek their services.
  • O’Hare Intl (ORD) airport has many hotel facilities to benefit from whether you are waiting for a flight or after a flight. Within the airport premises, you can get the services of Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport. Apart from this, you can also get the services of Sheraton Suites Chicago O’Hare, which offers free shuttle services to and from the ORD airport.
  • Airport shuttle services are available to the airport from any pick-up point within the city. Expect to pay around $45 for the shuttle services, with the cost increasing depending on the nature of the airport shuttle.
  • If you want a smooth departure from the ORD airport, consider using the CLEAR program provided by the airport. Upon completion of enrollment into the program, you will be eligible for prior security clearance and airport assistance. This will enable you to present your boarding pass and only undergo the most critical security checks. Through the program, you save time on the security and clearance queues.
  • When waiting for your flight, you can enjoy the airport lounge facilities at the ORD airport. ORD airport has several lounges that you can choose from. The airport houses the Admiral Club, the Delta Sky Club, and the United Club. These lounges are open to all passengers, with their charges ranging from approx. $40-$60. If you are using the Midway International (MDW) airport, you may opt for the USO Lounge at the facility.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Chicago to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl.
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Direct departures

Chicago to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Monday

Air India

Air India

Wednesday

Air India

Air India

Friday

Air India

Air India

Sunday

Air India

Air India

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Direct returns

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Chicago

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Chicago to New Delhi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to New Delhi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.5
SWISSOverall score based on 1775 reviews
7.4Comfort
7.1Food
6.8Entertainment
7.7Boarding
8.2Crew
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My experience was wonderful. The professionalism of the crew was exemplary 🙂. The meals were wholesome and tasty. I have no complaints

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sept 2025ZRH - EWR
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My experience was wonderful. The professionalism of the crew was exemplary 🙂. The meals were wholesome and tasty. I have no complaints

Food used to be better and comfort was not attainable after 5 hours everything starts hurting.

horrible.. they cause such a problem and my daughter 14 years old was stranded in san francisco

The return was painful because of the flight that was canceled. Nobody was able to help us out. It took hours and a lot of walking on two different airports to get a new flight

The plan was delayed for takeoff by an hour, but we ended up making the landing on time which was a nice surprise.

I can’t even the whole trip was a catastrophe

Poor. Seats uncomfortable. No leg room. Hot and humid the whole trip. Food and staffs were ok.

The seats were so close together, when the man in front of me put his seat back, the screen in front of me was 9 inches from my face. There is no way to lean forward if I needed to pick something up. It was pretty uncomfortable for a ten hour flight. I was very surprised.

The food was good. Most the staff was pleasant. The flight would be drastically improved with WiFi on a long international flight.

When I needed to get my bag off of the plane so that I could take a train because the connection was 4 hours later, they took 2 hours to take my bag off making me take the train and miss my flight simultaneously. The seat size on the plane is too small for an average aged woman let alone a middle-aged man. It's unacceptable and I will not fly Boeing again.

Did not provided with option for class upgrade. Staff at gate was not able and willing to accommodate with class upgrade, eather with plenty empty spots in business and first class.

It was worst flight ever of 26h. Poor service and seating. Flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad service and seating was worst ever. No tv extra.

It was OK as the seat which we paid for doesn’t have any window. We paid $120 for 3 seats but it’s for nothing. Crew could not help. None of the ports worked so all our phones went dry

I had a terrible experience checking in at the airport for my flight. I booked my ticket initially through Kayak while it was promoted as a ticket that offers a carry on and 2 suit cases. (I have a screen shot as a proof of it) I selected it to buy three tickets and paid online. Couple of minutes later airfare assist which is the OTA offering the ticket called me saying My card declined. So I used a different card that went through. I was surprised that they increased the price ticket by a $167. They said the ticket no longer exists and because my card declined I had to buy a new one. So I did. The day my family and I were traveling I could not check in and when I went to the airport I was shocked to be told my ticket had no bags allowed and must pay $200 per bag for three people 6 bags mean I have to pay $1200. I called the travel agency as I feel I was scammed the confirmation didn’t say anything about the bags and they never told me the new ticket doesn’t not include any bag so they changed it after I selected it on your app without informing me. Very sneaky. The travel agency said they will reimburse me only for one bag person. Which means I still paid $600 I still feel very disappointed to pay such an expense. I have always used Kayak to buy my flight tickets and telling everyone how good your rates and app are however after this I feel I was mislead and paid more for something I should not have to. You allowing such an agency on your platform will surely hurt your reputation and level of integrity. I have all the proofs from the screen shot to the confirmation email from them, the or email offering to reimburse o e bag per person and the $1200 bag fees receipts that I paid on the desk. I must be refund the full amount and I look forward to your response.

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

we were delayed from Athens to Abu Dhabi by an hour and a half, so I had trouble connecting the flight from there to Bali. It could have been done had they waited even 15 mins. There was another lady who was in the same boat. By the time we were half way across the terminal, they have actually already issued different flights for us to go Jakarta then to Bali. Not to mention the inconvenience of waiting over 4 hrs at the airport and the subsequent inconvenience, we did not arrive to Bali till after 800pm the next day, which means I paid for the hotel for nothing when I could have been there before noon the next day! There was little explanation. It was just as well I needed some assistance getting around, otherwise the 2 of us would have been completely lost! Not going to fly with them again!

The flight take time was changed 23 times. The system kept sending messages it will be earlier at 4am and eventually the flight was at 9am I didn’t sleep all night because of that

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

Boarding was efficient, had to check in cabin luggage. Seats were narrow, food was more in quantity, received cabin luggage on the luggage belt which was fine.

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

Not the fault of United—weather, reroute around weather, time sitting on tarmac, arrived couple hours late, too late for train into city necessitating a much pricier cab but weather…can’t be helped.

I will never book a flight through Cheap fare. They booked me from Portland Main . And would not give me a refund, so I bought 2 tickets one for 299. From Portland Main to ORD. Then I had to buy a ticket from Oregon PDX to ORD that was another 440. So Just so you know they even told me it was there fault but no refund. Bad bussniess. I did inform United but they said they couldn't help me due to the fact I booked through Cheap Tickets. Never again. And I'm spreding the word. I let everyone know at my 50th class reunion

The flight attendants were rude. Seemed like they didn’t want to be there. Except for one girl that was really nice. Seats are sooooo uncomfortable. They give you a piece of paper and a thin cushion for a pillow and blanket that does nothing. Airlines have gone way downhill, especially United international flights. Food was disguting. Definitely flying ANA next time.

Crew and customer service were excellent. This flight also had plenty of leg room and seat mounted screens for entertainment. A very pleasant flight all around!

It would have been better if the crew has supported my husband's reasons for needing to keep the space clear around his feet, rather than insisting that he put his knapsack in that space.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

We had a layover from YVR to Denver. We bought 4 bottles of Absolut Vodka at the YVR Duty Free for $116.20, after going through security and American Customs Pre Clearance at YVR, Vancouver. When we landed in Denver, United put us behind the American Customs as well as TSA again for some reason. We were forced to go through American Customs and TSA again. TSA confiscated our rightfully owned Duty Free Absolut Vodka bottles. Because United incorrectly forced our flight behind American border and TSA again, we missed the connecting flight. After United put us on a later flight, we eventually arrived in Chicago very late, with hardly any sleep. I am looking for compensation from United for our incorrectly confiscated Absolut Vodka bottles worth $116.20, as well as compensation for incorrectly putting us behind American Customs and TSA again, causing us to miss our connecting flight, making us arrive extremely late in Chicago.

There’s no comparison for new avatar of air India. Long live Air India. Amazing hospitality and ultra soft polite charming crew

Bad seats. Broken entertainment system. Charging port not working. Seats were broken worn out. Crew was amazing. They helped as much as they could.

my experience with kayak was terrible. Team kayak just left me with a booking and limbo and preffered not to contact me.. Instead when I contacted the team they said the booking is cancelled. Seriously 5 days after booking u were waiting of my call to inform me of the incompetence of the team. This will be taken up with higher authorities

Absolutely nothing. Cold and unpleasant airline staff, and to top it all, the entertainment system was broken. Really harrowing experience.

BAD experience. Entertainment system was not working and most of the passengers had this issue. Staff was not helpful. Meal was yuck. Bad old flights.

Communication was terrible. Flight was delayed for 4-5 hours in DC (on the front end, and also after we boarded, we had to get off - some issue with fueling the old plane correctly). There was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Once we reach Delhi airspace, apparently there was weather that caused us not to land - we were actually near the ground, saw the run way, and lifted back up to the sky after being sooo close. Then we circled for about 30 minutes, and they decided to go to Jaipur to land until the weather cleared and to refuel. Again, once we landed in Jaipur (wrong city), there was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Then we heard that the crew was reaching their 24 hours. We sat on the place, on the tarmac for another 3 HOURS, with no food and not enough water for everyone on the flight. Then, they kicked us off the plane with no plan, in the wrong city. We went thru customs, got our bags (thank goodness), and had to ask a bunch of staff what was happening and what to do. Eventually, their soltuion was to bus people back to Delhi (like 6 hours we were told) but not everyone would fit on the bus, and unknown timing on when it would leave. At this point it was 9PM (we were scheduled to arrive in Delhi at 11AM...). My husband and I decided to risk it and take a cab that we had to pay ourselves (about $200 US dollars) to get to Delhi (about 5 hour drive). We both had terrible trips back to the US as well - almost missed connecting flight, forced to pay for carry-on luggage (a small back pack!) and duty-free goods by the Air India staff last minute. Just terrible experience all around. Never again with AI! The ONLY good thing was the air hostesses were kind and patient - example: they made sure people with food allergies got their correct.

It would have been perfect if there was onboard entertainment.

Food could be better they need a better caterer in DC flight from India always has better food

Everything! To start with, seats, food tray table, entertainment console all are broken! Imposing duty free baggage fees for $250 as a surprise penalty cannot be appreciated! Airlines should be responsible for transferring the checked baggages to the connecting flight. Having customer go through the transfer is painful considering the travel tiredness! No soft drinks served on flight is another crumble!

Old creaky plane, poor entertainment, USB port did not work. Food was ok.

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